Mental Health Clinician - FT

Raritan Bay Area YMCA Perth Amboy NJ; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

YMCA Retirement Fund

Voluntary 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Professional Training and Development

Free clinical supervision

Free Staff Membership

Discounted program fees

Subsidized child care

Job summary

A community service organization in Perth Amboy is looking for a dedicated Mental Health Clinician to provide therapy and support. This full-time position involves conducting assessments, counseling sessions, and collaboration with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate holds a master's degree and relevant NJ state licenses, and has a commitment to equity and inclusivity. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, free clinical supervision, and more. Flexible working hours may include evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in a relevant field.
• Active NJ state licensure for counseling or social work.
• Prior experience working with youth and underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client intake, assessments, and treatment planning.
• Hold weekly counseling sessions and provide advocacy and support.
• Document clinical services accurately and in a timely manner.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

Reliable and punctual

Problem solving and conflict resolution skills

Bilingual communication

Education

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related field

Active NJ State Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or Marriage & Family License

Tools

Utilization of Electronic Health Record System

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM!

The Raritan Bay Area YMCA’s Mental Health Department is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Clinician to join our growing team.

Under the supervision of the Mental Health Clinical Director, the Mental Health Clinician will work directly with individuals of all ages, providing therapy intervention, advocacy, discharge/transition services, in-office and/or virtually, in a community-centered, mission-driven environment.

As a long-standing and trusted pillar in the community of Perth Amboy and its surrounding area, the Raritan Bay Area YMCA continues to grow its impact through its three core Areas of Focus: Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility. Our Mental Health Services Department plays a vital role in that mission by providing accessible, high-quality, and equitable mental and behavioral health support for individuals of all ages across our city and beyond.

Essential Duties Include

• Client intake, assessment, and individualized treatment planning
• Weekly counseling sessions (individual, group, and/or family)
• Advocacy, discharge planning, and transition support
• Services delivered in-office and/or virtually, depending on client needs
• Accurate and timely documentation of all clinical services
• Establish and maintain partnerships with client and family wraparound/interdisciplinary team (i.e., PCP, psychiatrist, school, care manager etc.) and respond to client, family and stakeholder’ requests/communications in a timely manner.

Position Details

• Full-Time/Nonexempt (hourly); based on a 37.5 hour work week with a daily 1/2 hour unpaid lunch. General hours are Monday – Friday 9:30AM–5:30PM, or Monday – Friday 10:30AM–6:30PM; evening and/or weekend hours as needed to meet organizational and departmental needs.

Benefits Include

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• YMCA Retirement Fund (when eligible)
• Voluntary 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Professional Training and Development
• Free clinical supervision
• Free Staff Membership*
• Discounted program fees
• Subsidized child care
• Contingencies apply

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related field.
• Active NJ State Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or Marriage & Family License. (LAC, LPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, PhD)
• Prior experience in youth development/engagement and/or serving underserved, multicultural and lingual populations.
• Knowledge of evidence-based modalities for therapy and treatment.
• Commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusivity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Reliable and punctual with ability to complete independent tasks while being part of the collaborate team and effort.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining working relationships, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Obtain and successfully pass state and federal criminal background check via fingerprinting.
• Utilization of Electronic Health Record System
• Language Skills – Bilingual with excellent written and verbal abilities in multiple languages a plus.
• Experience with ID/DD/ASD population a plus.

The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.